QA Lead - VA

Job Title: QA Lead

Reports to: VA QA Supervisor

Location: Stafford, VA

Job Type: Full-time/Non-Exempt

Hours: 4:45 AM, 10 hours/day, 4 days/week (Sun & Mon off)

Pay Range: $23/hr

About the Company:

Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.

Qualifications:

Required

• Degree
• Work Experience
• Valid Driver's License
• Certificate, Licenses etc.
• Knowledge
• Skills (Soft & Hard, languages, software)
• Abilities (overtime, travel, problem-solving, multi-task etc.)
• Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)
• Other characteristics
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.

Preferred

• Degree
• Work Experience
• Certificate, Licenses etc.
• Knowledge
• Skills (Soft & Hard, languages, software)
• Abilities (overtime, travel, problem-solving, multi-task etc.)
• Other characteristics

Work Environment and Workplace:

• Work is primarily performed in an indoor environment, including [office, laboratory, kitchen, manufacturing, and warehouse] settings.
• The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job duties.
• The noise level in the work environment is typically [low / moderate / high].
• The work environments may include exposure to food ingredients and cleaning agents

Physical Requirement:

To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move for extended periods

• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements to operate food processing, packaging, or sanitation equipment

• Safely handle raw materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging materials in a production setting

• Lift, transport, maneuver materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areas

• Maintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, safety indicators, and production instructions

• Safely operate motorized vehicles or equipment within the facility as needed

• Ability to differentiate between color-coded materials used in sorting, labeling, or quality verification processes (if applicaple)

• Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout the workday, as needed

• Use hands and fingers to input data, mouse, and standard office equipment

• Attain, twist/bend, and constantly positions self to maintain files and office supplies in cabinets

• Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms

• Maintain visual acuity for reading documents, computer screens, and written materials, including close and distance vision

• Lift, transport, maneuver office materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds

• Ability to move between workstations, meeting rooms, or office areas as needed

Travel Requirements (if applicable) :

This position may require domestic travel (including by air and car) of approximately [X%].

Benefits:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental/Medical, Vision insurance - 100% paid employee's premium
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off